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  • Automated Learning Corporation
    ValueStreamDesigner is software for value stream mapping. This software tool brings convenience and power to value stream mapping. ValueStreamDesigner provides a simple and quick method to prepare, manage, share and present value stream maps. But the real power is in its "Tool-based Modeling" and "Dynamic Assessment of Value Streams". These features allow easy comparison of alternative solutions, and analysis of "what if" scenarios. The benefit is early and reliable identification of hidden potentials in your value stream. ValueStreamDesigner is available in English or German. A free copy of ValueStreamDesigner is available. This version features modeling, loading, saving, and simulation of value stream maps. It is fully functional, but time limited.
    Evelyn Abell
    Tel.: 613-599-9975 or 866-263-9964
    E-mail: Evelyn Abell

  • B2B Connex Inc.
    B2B Connex software for Lean Manufacturing provides clear, traceable, instantaneous 2-way web based collaboration of: purchase orders, change orders, VMI inventory status, Kanban replenishment orders, supplier acknowledgements, production forecasts, receipt status, payment status and more. "Manage by exception" worklists for staff and trading partners, accessed using an Internet browser, eliminate paperwork, printing, faxing, and voicemail while reducing the confusion and mistakes inherent in the manual communication processes that are replaced by B2B Connex.
    David Kuehner
    Tel.: 905-388-0449
    Fax: 905-388-0449
    226 - 7 Innovation Drive, Flamborough, Ontario, L9H 7H9
    E-mail: David Kuehner

  • Buyweb Inc.
    In a lean manufacturing environment (SME, Large enterprises) closer relationships with suppliers calls for a sourcing process which has a short lead time and ensures that the right supplier is selected. In a secure Web-based environment your Buyers request bids (ERFI, eRFP/Q) from suppliers based on specifications and user defined qualitative/quantitative templates. Analysis/Decision making is made easy as supplier responses are consolidated and are assigned quality scores in Real-Time. Using powerful Auction technology, Buyers are able to convert bids received into a Real-Time auction. A single Buyer now has the ability to manage multiple suppliers easily, during a complex bid process. eSourcing technology allows Buyers to leverage the full power of the competitive market effortlessly!
    Toll Free: 1-800-852-0805 inside Canada
    Tel.: 514-425-4191 outside Canada
    E-mail: Sales

  • Flexsim Simulation Software
    Simulation, experimentation, and optimization are the core technologies used by our clients to improve production output and decrease associated costs. With our "Flexsim" software end-users can create a 3D model that behaves like the manufacturing or material handling system or process it represents. The power and beauty of Flexsim is that your ideas for improving a process can be simulated, tested, and justified prior to implementation. In working with companies over the past decade, one characteristic that always surfaces in those companies that have been well managed over time is a "bias for action." They are companies always looking for methods, people, and tools that will help them improve what they do and how they do it. Simulation is the single most pragmatic behavior that innovative companies can apply to improving their ongoing processes. It's both a tool and practice that has the potential to immediately generate a two, ten, or hundred-fold return. We invite you to use Flexsim and begin to realize these amazing benefits of simulation. Contract:
    Email: Flexsim Canada Ltd.
    Tel.: 416-889-0837

  • GENIUS
    For Manufacturing Management Manufacturing management software made for enterprises manufacturing repetitive or non-repetitive products and for orders or inventory. This ERP/MPR type solution helps you make Material Requirement Planning or Employment Requirement Planning according to a backlog. The same planning can be made from sales estimations with the help of MPR SIMULATOR. It works as well in a just-in-time or inventory manufacturing environment and is totally integrated with BAR CODE interfaces for labor, material and inventory planning

  • IntegrateIT
    Brings you ABACI, the only software solution for manufacturers that is truly lean itself. Designed through the eys of the customers who ultimately use it, ABACI offers a premium integrated ERP/MPR environment coupled with a highly innovative training methodology that removes all of the inherent waste and reduces your need for consultants. The end result is that ABACI delivers the most comprehensive, cost-effective value available in business software today. Full systems start at $10 000.

  • Kifinti
    Kifinti is a full service solution provider with a focus on Service Management and Call Center. Our strength in Help desk, Asset management, Change Management and Customer service management is built on a foundation of top level relationships with the leading software vendors and a team of analysts, implementers and developers who have literally hundreds of successful projects under their belts. We draw upon the experiences of our customers to help you navigate the often-treacherous waters of implementing a new solution and helping you to leverage the successes of those who have already done this with great success. Whether it's an out of the box implementation with configuration for your specific environment or whether you need a totally custom built solution, our team will work with yours to ensure the most cost effective and timely implementation. Our motto is "Walk before you run" - as such you can count on us to leverage our AsSureKit™ methodology to get you quick, visible and measurable results before embarking on any long and costly undertakings. While our head office is in Toronto, Canada, we are equipped to deliver the services and products you need anywhere across North America.
    Contact: John Arthur
    Tel.: 514-726-9784
    E-mail: John Arthur

  • Laubrass Inc.
    Specializes in developing effective software solutions to increase high performance in any industry. This company has two popular tools that are key to implementing continuous improvement plans and lean manufacturing initiatives: You can easily perform a variety of Work Measurement studies on handheld computers using UmtPlus™. This tool makes it easy to optimize your resources, minimize waste, and increase productivity. UmtAudit™ is Laubrass' newest software package. Working on a handheld computer to perform a diverse range of inspections, this technology eliminates data entry and provides instant access to reports. Laubrass' tools save you time...Because Time is Important!

  • Lean-Modeler
    Lean-Modeler is more than just another value stream mapping tool. It is a powerful simulation software package that takes the guess work out of future state modeling.

    Traditional value stream maps are static, a snapshot in time. But on this snapshot rests the rationale for radical changes to organizational processes. Lean-Modeler takes away the 'leap-of-faith' associated with static maps by simulating value streams - current or future state - over time. Lean-Modeler can help you obtain more realistic performance results, by incorporating both time and process variability into the standard value stream mapping technique.

    By combining an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop interface with powerful underlying simulation capability, Lean-Modeler introduces a whole new dimension to value stream mapping!
    Kieran Concannon
    Tel.: 905-271-3620
    Toll Free: 1-800-878-3373
    1505 Hurontario Street
    Mississauga, Ontario L5G 3H1
    E-mail: Kieran Concannon

  • Maximum Software.
    Companies need more than a standard ERP to remain competitive on the market. Beyond accounting and financial data processing, your package must be a decision support system. You will be able to visualize the whole of your company's operations and information flow related to employees, suppliers and customers. Being able to have and display the quality of business processes in real time makes operations more profitable and satisfies your customers.

    "Maximum Software" products and services were developed to increase productivity. Fifteen years after it all started, more than 700-750 clients are using their products in North America. Mainly in the manufacturing industry (production and processing), and wholesale trade and services.

    Reality for SME means to operate with unique and scalable processes. "Maximum Software" solutions are affordable, user-friendly, and adaptable to the most specific needs and fully integrated.

  • PureShare Inc.
    PureShare's ActiveMetrics framework provides web-based views of performance metrics across all aspects of manufacturing, It consolidates data in real-time from MPR, Inventory, ERP and other enterprise systems to track KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) against objectives for executives and staff. ActiveMetrics is the quickest and most affordable method to proactively monitor the level of efficiency and profitability of manufacturing operations.

  • RSS Solutions Inc.
    Develops, markets and implements the company's Advanced Planning and Scheduling and Execution (APS) software, NaView. Headquartered in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, the team at RSS Solutions has been working together developing and marketing Advanced Planning and Scheduling solutions for more than 20 years. NaView gives our customers the ability to quote, measure and archive accurate delivery date while optimizing plant schedules and resource usage. For more information please visits RSS Solutions Inc. or call Toll Free: 1-888-330-7314.

  • SOLOCHAIN™
    SOLOCHAIN™ is a collaborative Web Based Supply Chain Execution System that manages every aspect of your logistics operations and integrates your supply chain partners in order to provide complete real time visibility across your supply chain. Integrating the latest technologies, SOLOCHAIN™ allows you to manage all material aspects for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, transport, asset configuration management, quality assurance and traceability.

  • Shop 9000
    Together with its strategic management tool Visual Manufacturing, provides tools for Lean operational control. Visual provides a complete ERP software business system with what-if Scheduling and shop floor data collection, right through to operational control and finance. Through adoption of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) made famous through Eli Goldrats book "The Goal", we offer management a Lean Score Card that empowers staff to add value to all aspects of decision making in a production facility. Eliminating bottlenecks, increasing throughput, and scoring customer service are just a few of the powerful tools wrapped in this world-class ERP business solution.

    Contact Shop 9000 for a local representative or take advantage of one of our free seminars to learn how Visual can increase your operational profitability as we have with over 4000 firms. We are proud to share our references and chances are you know many of them.

  • Technologies Mobile
    You did not go into business to become a systems administrator or a network specialist. You want to focus your efforts on your core business. That is why we have come up with COBRA™ software, equipped with all the tools you need to efficiently manage your warehouse and save time. We truly provide a complete solution: from receiving to delivery, including fulfillment , service order management, and inventory management. This Web-enabled management tool is designed for deployment in a radio-frequency environment. COBRA™ is available on an ASP basis, making it now possible to have the database hosted directly by Mobile Technologies. All of this payable on a monthly basis, eliminating the need for an often large, initial capital outlay. Moreover, COBRA™ is compatible with a variety of accounting and transactional software programs . With its fast and easy Internet installation, you are ready to go. Your return on investment is faster than ever! COBRA™ Guarantees it. You will immediately discover why COBRA™ is the software of choice for small and medium-sized businesses whose primary concern is stock management. Focus on growing your business, and move forward by outsourcing your computer needs. Say goodbye to bugs & worries ! Who can afford to wait? 

  • Ucora Corporation
    Has been developing, implementing and integrating business software systems in manufacturing and service sectors since 1990. Ucora's staff apply lean manufacturing principles to help customers implement specialized information systems. By using inexpensive wireless devices such as cell phones and Research In Motion's line of Blackberry products Ucora brings real time information flow to field staff. Ucora offers highly customizable products such as ServAce™ Field Service Software, IntelaDex™ Knowledge Management and ISS™ Production Scheduling System.

  • Verity
    Verity provides software that enables organizations to maximize the return on their intellectual capital investment. The company's intellectual capital management (ICM) solutions provide integrated search, classification, recommendation, monitoring and analytics across the real-time flow of enterprise information, along with self-service Q & A. In addition, Verity's business process management and content capture solutions activate information and accelerate its flow from person to person and between systems. Verity technology also serves as a core component of more than 260 applications from leading independent software vendors.

  • Webplan RapidResponse and Lean
    Lean manufacturing depends on visibility and flow, not inventory. Webplan provides tools that help facilitate flow by replacing inventory with information. Webplan provides a flexible and powerful platform for lean manufacturing that allows all participants in the supply chain to access information and to simulate the effect of potential changes. Webplan RapidResponse software also eliminates the time wasted waiting for answers from ERP systems, shortening planning cycles, and enabling users to respond very quickly to actual or potential change. Webplan's Internet solutions combine easy browser-based access with memory-resident data and analytics to support collaboration, what-if'simulations and real-time decision-making. Through powerful scenario- building capabilities RapidResponse can identify opportunities for continuous improvement with respect to lead-time reduction - enabling faster, better decision-making for maximum gains.
    For more information, please WEbplan RapidResponse and Lean Web site to download the white paper: "RapidResponse - Reaping the Rewards of Lean Through Response Management"

Created: 2005-06-03
Updated: 2006-09-18
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